Description
A rich, dense, and fudgy chocolate cake made with just five simple ingredients. Naturally gluten-free and ready in under 45 minutes, this dessert is perfect for last-minute parties or when you need a reliable, impressive treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
- 1 can (14 oz / 397g) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons (10g) unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan thoroughly and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Break chocolate chips into smaller pieces and place them in a microwave-safe bowl with the cubed butter. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir, then microwave for another 30 seconds if needed until smooth and glossy.
- Stir the sweetened condensed milk into the warm chocolate-butter mixture until it forms a thick, shiny paste.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the four eggs vigorously until pale and slightly frothy.
- Slowly pour the egg mixture into the chocolate mixture while stirring gently with a spatula to combine. If using cocoa powder, sift it in now and fold until no streaks remain. Add the salt.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes. The edges should be set and slightly pulled away, but the center should still jiggle slightly like Jell-O.
- Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes. For best results, refrigerate for an hour to firm up before slicing.
Notes
Do not overbake; the center should jiggle slightly as it continues to set while cooling. Quality chocolate matters for the best texture. The cake tastes even better the next day. Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. For clean slices, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 38
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
Keywords: gluten-free, flourless chocolate cake, fudgy, 5-ingredient recipe, easy dessert, dairy-free option, chocolate cake